The Elephant Hostel

Hostel

Amsterdam, Netherlands17 Plantage Middenlaan, 1018 DA

Indicative price per night for 2 people~€ 165

The price depends on your stay dates.

  • Up to 6 guests
  • Up to 42 m²
  • Bedrooms: 1

Prices and availability

Indicative price per night for 2 people: ~€ 165

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About the hostel

The property The Elephant Hostel offers accommodation in Amsterdam. Some rooms have shared bathrooms.

Facilities include a fitness centre. There is a lift in the building.

Guests have free Wi-Fi and can leave their bags in storage. The reception desk is open 24 hours a day. Dutch Resistance Museum lies 180 m from the hostel.

All rooms have air conditioning. A private bathroom and views of the garden are available in some rooms. A balcony or terrace is provided in some rooms.

Distances to selected places

Jewish Museum440 m in a straight line
Royal Theater Carré1 km
Dam Square1.4 km
Hoeckelingsdam7.5 km in a straight line

Distances are approximate. Walking or driving routes may be longer.

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Accommodation options

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Room or apartmentMaximum guestsFloor areaBedsBalcony or terracePrivate bathroom
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 24 Beds142 m²Bunk bed--
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room 12 Beds133 m²Bunk bedYes-
Double or Twin Room212 m²2 single beds-Yes
Triple Room316 m²3 single beds-Yes
Mixed Dormitory Room515 m²5 × Bunk bed-Yes
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Room or apartmentMaximum guestsFloor areaBedsBalcony or terracePrivate bathroom
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room616 m²6 × Bunk bed-Yes
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room116 m²Bunk bed--
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 16 Beds133 m²Bunk bed--
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room 9 Beds133 m²Bunk bed--
Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room 15 Beds133 m²Bunk bed--

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What they all have

  • air conditioning
  • towels

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 24 Beds

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Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room 12 Beds

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Double or Twin Room

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Triple Room

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Mixed Dormitory Room

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6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 16 Beds

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Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room 9 Beds

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Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room 15 Beds

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The Elephant Hostel - amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry

House Rules

Stay times

Check-infrom to
Check-outfrom to

Age at check-in

The minimum age for independent check-in is 18.

Children

Guests of all ages can stay.

Internet

Guests have access to free Wi-Fi.

Pets

  • Pets are not allowed.
Property information - original language

Hen, stag, or similar parties are not allowed.

Languages
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Dutch
Contact methods
☎ telephone
@ E-mail

Location

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Frequently asked questions

How far is the airport “Amsterdam Airport Schiphol” from The Elephant Hostel?

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 12 km in a straight line from the property.

Guest reviews

The average score from 1,629 guest reviews is 8.9/10 . Read reviews of the hostel The Elephant Hostel or add your own.

Hal08 - 2026
10/10
★★★★★

We found the stay really enjoyable, and we were appreciative of a friendly, clean place to stay. The beds were comfortable, the curtain was thick, and we also liked having a locked cubby. The tram stops right outside the hostel, so it doesn’t take long to get into the city.

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The Elephant Hostel - price comparison

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~€ 165
Typical price
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More expensive than 5 in 10 properties without a specified quality level in this city.

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Same standard and amenities

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~€ 165
Typical price
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This property is 71% more expensive than the typical price for this group.

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